Senior Electrical Design Engineer — Lead Power & Control

Cates-Control-Systems-; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cates Control Systems in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead advanced power and control system designs from concept through fabrication. You will mentor junior engineers, ensure compliance with NFPA 70/NEC, UL508A and IEC standards, and collaborate with customers and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in electrical design, strong AutoCAD Electrical skills, and a proven track record in leading complex projects with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of electrical design experience for power and control systems.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA 70, UL508A, IEC standards and code interpretation.
• Proven ability to design to codes and standards and lead complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Review designs and ensure technical excellence across projects.
• Maintain Quality Assurance System compliance and documentation.
• Interface with customers, peers, and manufacturing to resolve issues.
• Perform detailed Electrical/Mechanical designs for advanced projects.
• Identify scope changes and notify Project Manager promptly.
• Work with minimal direction under supervision from senior staff.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of NFPA 70, UL508A and related standards.
• Approve drawings for fabrication and customer release.
• Train and mentor junior electrical design engineers.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

NFPA 70 NEC

UL508A

Electrical design

Control systems

Mentoring

Project leadership

Quality Assurance

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Technical Electrical School / Electrical Trade

Journeyman/Master Electrician License

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cates Control Systems in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead advanced power and control system designs from concept through fabrication. You will mentor junior engineers, ensure compliance with NFPA 70/NEC, UL508A and IEC standards, and collaborate with customers and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in electrical design, strong AutoCAD Electrical skills, and a proven track record in leading complex projects with